Friday, February 6, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1796, the Tennessee State Constitution was adopted in Knoxville. A resolution was made in 2014, marking the date as State Constitution Day.

This week, The Tennessee Flyover team is in Colorado, meeting in person to plan how to make The Tennessee Flyover even better in 2026. As a result, today's edition is intentionally more abbreviated, and we'll be back to normal on Monday.

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Casada and Cothren Convictions Vacated

A federal judge on Thursday vacated the convictions of Glen Casada and aide Cade Cothren, indicted in 2022 in a scheme involving more than $51,000 in state mail payments and alleged bribes.

President Trump initially pardoned Casada and Cothren in mid-November 2025, and with the judge vacating the guilty verdicts, the convictions were effectively nullified as if the trial never occurred. Cothren had been sentenced to two years in federal prison, while Casada received a shorter sentence.

It has been confirmed that in January Cothren picked up qualifying papers to explore a Tennessee House run in District 71, though he has not officially qualified and must meet signature and filing requirements by March.

Tennessee Lands $3M Bass Championship

World Bass Enterprises will bring the top 50 bass anglers in the world to Old Hickory Lake for the richest purse in competitive fishing history.

The Champions tournament in October features the first head-to-head competition between Bassmaster Elite Series and Major League Fishing's top 25 anglers.

The winner takes home $1.25 million, with second and third place receiving $500,000 and $300,000, respectively, from the record-setting $3 million total purse.

The five-day event runs Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville. Gaylord Opryland Resort will host opening ceremonies and a 70,000-square-foot expo featuring outdoor sports brands.

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➤ Nashville: The Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday that writings from the 2023 Covenant School shooter may be released publicly, overturning a lower court decision that sided with parents. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: Volkswagen reached a tentative first union contract with the United Auto Workers, outlining higher wages, lower health care costs, and additional paid time off pending ratification. (More)

➤ Johnson City: The Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site will host its 23rd Annual Maple Syrup Festival on Feb. 14, featuring demonstrations, a pancake breakfast, and maple syrup sales. (More)

➤ Lynchburg: The Chamber of Commerce will debut the It's Still Chili Cookoff on April 25, an International Chili Society-sanctioned event held alongside Spring in the Hollow. (More)

➤ Clarksville: Replant Clarksville planted 300 native trees across seven Clarksville-Montgomery County School System campuses this winter, expanding its seasonal total to 350 trees with additional plantings at Civitan Park. (More)

➤ Knoxville: Remote Area Medical will provide free medical, dental, and vision services today through Feb. 8, at the Jacob Building, offering care on a first-come, first-served basis. (More)

➤ Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar was granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, allowing him to compete with the Vols this upcoming season. (More)

➤ Nashville SC signed defender Andy Najar to a one-year contract extension to keep him with the soccer team through at least next season. (More)

➤ Ja Morant wasn't traded by yesterday's NBA trade deadline despite rumors he'd be dealt. He'll remain with the Grizzlies this season. (More)

➤ The Lady Vols were ranked No. 3 in USA Today's preseason softball power rankings. (More)

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